Job Description

• Design and implement a knowledge management framework tailored to the objectives of the Plastic Smart Cities Project.
• Align knowledge management processes with project goals and international best practices in sustainable urban development and waste management.
• Synthesize data into actionable insights to inform project strategies, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations.
• Train city-level project teams and stakeholders in knowledge management tools and best practices.
• Build the capacity of municipal authorities, NGOs, and local communities to adopt data-driven approaches to plastic waste management.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among participating cities, project partners, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain partnerships with government bodies, academia, private sector actors, and NGOs to foster collective action on plastic waste reduction.
• Prepare and disseminate regular knowledge products such as case studies, best practice reports, and dashboards that highlight the project's progress.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project achievements, lessons learned, and innovations.
• Develop tailored reports for various audiences, including donors, government agencies, community organizations, and internal teams. Ensure reports meet specific requirements and include actionable insights
• Maintain a consistent reporting schedule to keep all stakeholders informed of the project’s progress and impact.
• Update a centralized digital repository where all project-related documents, reports, and tools are stored.
• Use multiple channels (e.g., workshops, webinars, publications, online platforms) to share knowledge products widely among stakeholders.
• Review and validate all documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Working close collaboration with PSC project team for project data collection including numerical, social, and policy data as well as developing the knowledge products

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science, Urban Planning, Knowledge Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in urban development, waste management, or nonprofit sectors.
• Proven expertise in managing data and knowledge in projects with an environmental focus.
• Familiarity with waste management systems, particularly related to plastic reduction.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
• Knowledge of circular economy principles and geospatial systems (e.g., GIS tools) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential